How to Grow Emerald Tassels
Amaranthus caudatus
Your complete guide to growing Emerald Tassels.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant Emerald Tassels
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Emerald Tassels
✓ Good companions
Improves soil and attracts pollinators while deterring hornworms
Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting beneficial insects
Attracts beneficial insects and provides structural support
Deters pests with strong fragrance and attracts pollinators
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and provides ground cover
Attracts butterflies and beneficial predatory insects
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many flowering plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that suppress nearby plant growth
Compete aggressively for nutrients and water, may stunt smaller plants
